. Common diseases of farm animals. Veterinary medicine. 308 INFECTIOUS DISEASES a few days, or the disease may last two or three weeks. Animals that recover from tetanus may show symptoms of the disease for several weeks. The death-rate is highest in hot climates and during the summer months. If the aiiiiiinl can ont. it i=; not advisable to feed a heavy. Fig. 112.—A subacute oaoc oi icutnua. ration of roughage or grain. A very light diet of soft food, such as chops and bran-mash, prevents constipation and encourages recovery. Drugs that have a relaxing effect on the muscles may be given. Teta
. Common diseases of farm animals. Veterinary medicine. 308 INFECTIOUS DISEASES a few days, or the disease may last two or three weeks. Animals that recover from tetanus may show symptoms of the disease for several weeks. The death-rate is highest in hot climates and during the summer months. If the aiiiiiinl can ont. it i=; not advisable to feed a heavy. Fig. 112.—A subacute oaoc oi icutnua. ration of roughage or grain. A very light diet of soft food, such as chops and bran-mash, prevents constipation and encourages recovery. Drugs that have a relaxing effect on the muscles may be given. Tetanus antitoxin may be given in large doses. QUESTIONS 1. What is septicaemia and pyiFinia? 2. Wliat is liifmorrhagic septicaemia? Give metliods of spreading and con- trolling this disease. 3. Give the cause of anthrax and symptoms. 4. What control measures are recommended in anthrax? 5. What is ulcerative sore mouth? Give the treatment. 6. Describe the symptoms occurring in rabies, and state the control measures recommended. 7. Name the species of animals affected by foot-and-mouth disease, and the countries where the disease is prevalent. 8. Give the methods of distribution and control of foot-and-mouth disease. 9. What is the specific cause and method of infection in tetanus? Give the Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Craig, Robert Alexander, 1872-. Philadelphia London, J. B. Lippincott company
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